Tag Archives: economy

Nassau buses get ready to increase fares by $0.25

[Via Newsday] Cash fares will rise 25 cents each way for riders of the NICE bus system beginning Sept. 1. Nassau’s Bus Transit Committee, after two public hearings Wednesday marked with criticism from riders and advocates, voted to help balance the service’s budget by raising fares for riders of the Nassau Inter-County Express who payContinueContinue reading “Nassau buses get ready to increase fares by $0.25”

Convenience Store replaces Pawn Shop

Last week, a convenience store made its debut at 800 Elmont Road where a local pawn shop once stood. The new store features all the embellishments and products one would expect from a store of this kind, and is conveniently located at the oft-traveled corner of Linden Boulevard and Elmont Road. Check out the differenceContinueContinue reading “Convenience Store replaces Pawn Shop”

Milka’s Hair & Beauty Salon

What do you get when you combine years of business savvy with a passion for quality products and customer satisfaction? You guessed it! The Excelsior is proud to spotlight the first merchant in our “Small Businesses, Big Dreams” series and a longtime contributor to the Elmont community. For decades, “Milka” has made her bones inContinueContinue reading “Milka’s Hair & Beauty Salon”

Small Businesses, Big Dreams

              Small business are at the core of a vibrant community. The character of a neighborhood oftentimes shows itself in the relationship between residents and local businesses. Small businesses are unique because they tend to be family-owned, keep the money within the neighborhood and are essentially in charge of theirContinueContinue reading “Small Businesses, Big Dreams”

Elmont listed as one of America’s Top 10 wealthiest Black neighborhoods

Click here to read the article: http://www.theroot.com/photos/2014/04/_10_affluent_black_neighborhoods.html Here’s the full list, according to median household income: 1. Fort Washington, Maryland – $110,759 2. Mitchelville, Maryland – $109,184 3. Bowie, Maryland – $105,936 4. Friendly, Maryland – $97,598 5. Ladera Heights, California – $97,568 6. Hillcrest, New York – $96,838 7. Kettering, Maryland – $89,577 8.ContinueContinue reading “Elmont listed as one of America’s Top 10 wealthiest Black neighborhoods”